Thames & Kosmos Hydroelectric Power STEM Kit 8 years+ plastic 105 pieces

The Hydroelectric STEM kit from Thames & Kosmos invites children to explore the power of water by building models and performing experiments with them. Hydroelectric power has been used for hundreds of years in watermills, and today it is commonly used to generate electricity in applications such as hydroelectric dams and tidal power plants. With this set, little ones learn how different devices are used to extract useful energy from moving water, from a water wheel in a small stream to a massive turbine in a tidal power plant.

By building, children assemble a water wheel, a sawmill, and a hammer mill to harness the energy of moving water and perform different types of physical work. They investigate the fascinating properties of water by conducting experiments involving surface tension, adhesion, and cohesion. The set guides them gradually, from simple concepts to more complex applications, so they can understand how the physical phenomena around them work.

Children learn about water pressure by building a water tower, communicating vessels, and a water fountain. They build a hydroelectric power plant to generate electricity and light up an LED, then learn where the energy from ocean waves, tides, and rivers comes from and discover how electricity can be generated from them. Each step is an opportunity to connect the experiment to real-world applications encountered in the surrounding world.

The 32-page full-color experiment manual provides illustrated instructions and scientific information accompanying each experiment. The kit contains 105 pieces, 12 experiments, and an instruction manual. It has received the Parents' Choice Award. It is made of plastic. WARNING: Not suitable for children under 3 years, contains small parts. Adult supervision is recommended while the child is playing. Read the instructions before use, follow them, and keep them for reference.

Frequently Asked Questions

What age is this kit recommended for? The recommended age is 8+ years.

How many pieces and experiments does the set include? The kit contains 105 pieces, 12 experiments, and a 32-page full-color instruction manual.

What can children build with this set? Children can build a water wheel, a sawmill, a hammer mill, a water tower, communicating vessels, a water fountain, and a hydroelectric power plant that lights up an LED.